Bill 7 will make it even harder for everyday Manitobans to join a union
Union members attend Manitoba question period to protest Premier Pallister's plan to change labour laws. Photo Credit: CBC
Jun 15, 2016
Bill 7, Kevin Rebeck, Manitoba Federation of Labour, MFL, union certification
The Issue:For many years, Manitoba has avoided major labour unrest or job actions.
The Pallister government’s changes to the union certification rules are fixing a problem that just doesn’t exist, and only makes it harder for everyday Manitobans to join a union.
Allowing workplaces where a majority of employees have freely declared they want to join a union by signing a union card to apply for fast-tracked certification eliminates the temptation for employers to intimidate their workers.
And an independent review by the Labour Board is held to ensure that the law has been followed.
A recent pan-Canadian study by the federal government confirms that where majority card sign-up is not allowed, rates of unionization are lower.
Fewer unionized workplaces will mean fewer working families with fair benefits and wages.
Kevin Rebeck
President, Manitoba Federation of Labour
President, Manitoba Federation of Labour
Have Your Say
Stand up for fairness! Send the government a message that they must respect every Manitoban's right to join a union.
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